Lesson Plan

Smart Choices, Strong Friends Lesson Plan

Students will explore relationship skills and responsible decision-making by analyzing scenarios, collaborating on solutions, practicing role-play, and reflecting on outcomes to strengthen empathy, communication, and thoughtful choices.

Building empathy and communication underpins positive social interactions. This lesson equips 3rd graders with strategies to make thoughtful choices and forge strong friendships, reducing conflicts and boosting social confidence.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 3

Decision-Making Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Scenarios

7 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Smart Choices, Strong Friends

Lesson Objectives

What Makes a Strong Friend?

Relationship Skills & Decision Making

Empathy Warm-Up

Decision-Making Activity

Role-Play Scenarios

Reflection

Key Takeaways

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Journal

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